Fairfield Close is in Staveley, Kendal and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA8 9RA is located in the Upper Kent electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westmorland and Lonsdale. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairfield Close, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA8 9LW, LA8 9NR, LA8 9NE, LA8 9NJ, LA8 9NQ, LA8 9NF, LA8 9NH, LA8 9LN, LA8 9LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA8 9RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.7% | 29.4% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 49.7% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 7.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 49.2% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.7% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 12.6% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 10.1% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 13.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18.4% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 38.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 93.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 93.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 93.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Close was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.3% lower than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairfield Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 136th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Fairfield Close, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-06-30 | £193,128 |
| 17 Fairfield Close, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-11-12 | £202,284 |
| 2 Fairfield Close, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2020-02-28 | £305,569 |
| 25 Fairfield Close, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-04-29 | £189,357 |
| 24 Fairfield Close, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2018-05-11 | £192,557 |
LA8 9RA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LA8 9RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LA8 9RA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staveley CofE School Brow Lane , Staveley LA8 9PH | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School Howgill Close , Burneside LA9 6QR | 3out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| More? The Artisan Bakery Cafe | Staveley Mill Yard, Back Lane | 281 yd | |
| Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering | Mill Yard, Back Lane | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimi's Gelato Kitchen | 63 Main Street | 182 yd | |
| Eagle and Child | Eagle And Child Hotel, Kendal Road | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive | 22 Main Street | 182 yd | |
| Staveley Chippy | 3 Main Street | 310 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ayland Recreation Ground Main Street | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Staveley C Of E School BROW LANE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 42.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 42.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.72 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.